by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at UNM. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #488 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 488 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 of 54 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
This physical sciences area of study at UNM covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 37 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 28 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 30 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,382 | $27,256 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,634 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UNM are White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 29 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNM are Non-Resident Alien. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNM. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 55 |